Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Woos Global & Industry Leaders

Ranchi: Major global players, industry giants, and top tourism brands—including the High Commissioner of Singapore, CII, FICCI, MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, Hero Cycles, and Avon Cycles—expressed strong interest in partnering with the Jharkhand government across investment, tourism, green energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren highlighted Jharkhand as a prime investment hub after leading high-powered Business-to-Government (B2G) deliberations on Day 2 of the National Stakeholders’ Consultation 2026.

Singapore Eyes Skill Development and Healthcare Ties

A high-level Singaporean delegation, led by High Commissioner to India Mr. Simon Wong Wie Kuen, proposed long-term partnerships with Jharkhand.

• The Plan: Singapore aims to help Jharkhand establish world-class skill centers using its successful vocational training model.
• Beyond Training: The delegation also proposed a comprehensive industrial mapping of Jharkhand’s workforce and pitched partnerships in medical education, research, and hospital infrastructure.
• CM’s Response: Chief Minister Hemant Soren welcomed the proposals and promised full government support to build a structured roadmap.

CII Pushes for Renewable Energy Boom

Representatives from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) pitched mega-investments to upgrade Jharkhand’s clean energy sector.

• The Pitch: CII offered concrete proposals for solar and wind power projects, smart metering, grid modernization, and digital energy management.
• The Goal: CM Soren appreciated the proposals and committed to driving these discussions forward to power sustainable industrial growth.

FICCI Outlines Blueprint for Mega Tourism

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) presented a strategic blueprint to transform Jharkhand into a major hub for nature tourism, destination weddings, sports, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism. The delegation urged the state to focus on hospitality reforms, trained tourist guides, and better connectivity.

EaseMyTrip and MakeMyTrip Sign Up to Boost Tourism

Jharkhand’s tourism sector received a massive digital push from India’s leading travel portals:

• EaseMyTrip announced it will sign an MoU with the state government. The company will bring top travel influencers and content creators to showcase Jharkhand’s heritage and natural beauty to global audiences.
• MakeMyTrip offered to leverage its massive digital platform and marketing network to place Jharkhand’s tourist spots squarely on the international travel map.

Cycle Giants Consider ₹1,000 Crore Manufacturing Hubs

In a major boost for the manufacturing sector, the CM held detailed talks with Hero Cycles and Avon Cycles to set up bicycle and electric bicycle manufacturing units in the state.

• The Pitch: Soren pitched Jharkhand’s investor-friendly policies, abundant industrial land, skilled workforce, and robust steel ecosystem.
• The Scale: The discussions explored investments ranging from ₹500 crore to ₹1,000 crore, which will create thousands of local jobs.

Ranchi to Get International Golf Course?

The FICCI Tourism Federation proposed building an international-standard golf course and golf tourism hub in Ranchi. Chief Minister Soren instantly backed the idea, offering to provide suitable land. He noted that the project would significantly boost sports tourism, real estate, and local employment.

“We are committed to building an investor-friendly ecosystem in Jharkhand through transparent governance, active policy support, and continuous stakeholder engagement.”

— Chief Minister Hemant Soren